Susie Dent has written another book for Puffin, The Roots We Share: 100 Words to Bring Us Together, “a joyful collection of ...

Three ideological currents – ultraconservative Christians, national-populists and techno-libertarians – though often at odds, ...

There is a consensus among anthropologists that slavery has always existed in human society. It is an offshoot of warfare.

Judaism teaches that speech is a form of resistance. We must defend free expression, even for those we disagree with.

Ranunculus flowers, with their captivating, delicate petals and vibrant hues, hold a special place in the language of flowers.

Merle Joseph Farrier passed away at the age of 78 on March 30, 2025, as a result of semi natural causes. Merle endured many ...

The Spanish word for Easter is Pascua. In Italian, it’s Pasqua. French speakers have Pâques. All of these words derive from ...

Speaking of etymology, “pro,” when used as a prefix, implies forward movement. “Con,” when used on its own or in the phrase “pros and cons,” is short for “contra,” or against ...

In ‘Searches,’ Vauhini Vara collaborates with a chatbot to write essays on digital technology, surveillance capitalism and her family’s immigrant experience. In “Close to Home,” Thor ...

Christians should greet the world with “Merry Christmas” (not “Happy holidays”) and should be mindful of the etymology of the word “Christmas.” The return of Bill and Hillary Clinton ...

And for binge watchers, it’s also the perfect chance to study up by diving into the books that are being adapted into movies and TV shows in 2025. Here are some of the thrillers, romances ...

And, as a bonus, a lot of them are super unique, too. So, consider this your sign to toss those outdated, color-coded baby-name books that your mom dusted off. We have all the unisex and gender ...